Word Building
This combining word, Fibrin/o, means
what is Fiber
The average adult has about this many liters of blood in their system
What is 5L
The medical term for a biconcave, enucleated, disc
What is an Erythrocyte
An artificial transfer of blood into the bloodstream
Blood Transfusion
This term can be used to mean producing
what is -poiesis
The components of blood after it has been separated
What is
Plasma, red blood cells(erythrocytes), platelets, and white blood cells (Leukocytes)
To convert from a liquid to a gel or solid. This is the job of a platelet
A condition where there is a reduction in the number of RBC's or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. These individuals bruise easily.
What is anemia
This suffix can be added to mean cell
what is -cyte
This is the average lifespan of an erythrocyte
What is 120 days
The branch of medicine that specializes in treating diseases and conditions of the blood.
What is hematology
This substance prevents blood clot formation. Often known as blood thinners.
The three combining forms can be used to build words that pertain to blood
What is...
hem/o
hemat/o
sanguin/o
This is the main job of Leukocytes, white blood cells.
What is provide protection against the invasion of pathogens.
The collection of blood under the skin, commonly referred to as a bruise. The literal translation is a blood tumor.
what is hematoma
This term means cancer of the white blood cell forming bone marrow.
What is Leukemia
Name three correct terms beginning with hem/o or hemat/o
What is
Hemoglobin
Hemolysis
Hemolytic
Hemorrhage
Hematologist
Hematic
This blood type is known as the universal recipient.
What is Type AB
The hard collection of fibrin, blood cells, and tissue debris following an open wound.
What is a blood clot
This medication interferes (blocks) the work of plateletes
What is an antiplatelet agent